American University of Malta
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- The American University of Malta is a private, accredited, American-style liberal arts university in Malta. We’re committed to providing a top-quality education that empowers our students and provides them with the skills necessary to step out into the world to be contributing global citizens and leaders in their professional and personal lives. Intellectual inquiry, research and our emphasis on giving back to the community in which we reside are all cornerstones of our educational philosophy here at AUM.
Why AUM?
Mission
The American University of Malta is a private, American-style liberal arts university dedicated to higher education and research at the highest international standards. Our degree programs, research activities and service to the community transform lives and serve society by educating, creating knowledge and putting knowledge to work in a global setting.
Vision
The American University of Malta educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders in an academically challenging learning environment. We strive constantly to sustain and enhance quality in teaching, research, public service, and economic development.
Why get an MBA from the American University of Malta
- Courses taught by highly credentialed faculty
- Network and learn from your professional peers
- EU-recognized and accredited program
- On-site Library with 24/7 virtual access to global research databases and electronic journals
- Merit-based scholarships
Programs
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements
The BS in Business Administration degree is a four-year degree program.
In the first two years, students will focus on completing the university’s General Education Program (42 US / 84 ECTS credits), which introduces five thematic areas: communication, data and quantitative literature, scientific inquiry, arts and humanities, and social sciences. In the third and fourth year, students will focus on topics relevant to their major. In order to earn a bachelor’s degree, students must complete at least 120 US / 240 ECTS credits, fulfill all of the requirements for the Business Administration degree, and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
You will need to submit the last three years of your secondary school records along with your completed undergraduate application. If your school records are in a language other than English, you will also need to include a certified translation.
All students admitted to AUM are required to have completed 12 years of schooling and to have a minimum cumulative grade average of 80 or its equivalent.
Common secondary education certificates that AUM accepts are:
American style high school diploma or certificate
- AP program
- British System combination of:
- GCSE/IGSCE "O" Levels: five subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D, and
- A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
- Maltese System combination of:
- Matriculation Certificate, and
- Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) examinations in English language, Maltese and Mathematics*, and
- A/S or A Levels: three subjects exams with grades of A, B, C or D
IB certificate
Other school leaving certificate*
* If you do not see your school system listed here, send us your school records and diploma or school leaving certificate. We will be happy to access the grade equivalence for you.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
AUM classes are taught in English and, as such, AUM requires demonstrated proficiency in the language. One of the following exams will meet this requirement and you will need to enter our school code to have the results sent directly to us.
TOEFL: You are able to have your scores sent directly to us by using our school code B757
AUM accepts the following minimum TOEFL scores: PBT 550 or above iBT 79-80 or above CBT 213 or above
IELTS: AUM accepts a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or above
or
ACT: AUM accepts a minimum reading score of 18 and English score of 20
SAT: You are able to have your results sent directly to us by using our school code 7057
AUM accepts a minimum reading and writing score of 550
The English language proficiency requirement can be waived if you meet one or more of the following:
You are a native speaker of English and you have completed your secondary education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language
You are a student admitted to an institution in which English is the language of instruction and have graduated
AUM reserves the right to request English test results from any applicant.
If you don’t quite meet our minimum English proficiency requirements, apply for our EAP Pathways Program designed to improve your English Academic Proficiency while you start taking courses towards your AUM degree.
AUM charges a €50 non-refundable application fee.
APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM
Degree Requirements
The BS in Business Administration degree is a four-year degree program.
In the first two years, students will focus on completing the university’s General Education Program (42 US / 84 ECTS credits), which introduces five thematic areas: communication, data and quantitative literature, scientific inquiry, arts and humanities, and social sciences. In the third and fourth year, students will focus on topics relevant to their major. In order to earn a bachelor’s degree, students must complete at least 120 US / 240 ECTS credits, fulfill all of the requirements for the Business Administration degree, and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
You will need to submit the last three years of your secondary school records along with your completed undergraduate application. If your school records are in a language other than English, you will also need to include a certified translation.
All students admitted to AUM are required to have completed 12 years of schooling and to have a minimum cumulative grade average of 80 or its equivalent.
Common secondary education certificates that AUM accepts are:
American style high school diploma or certificate
- AP program
- British System combination of:
- GCSE/IGSCE "O" Levels: five subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D, and
- A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
- Maltese System combination of:
- Matriculation Certificate, and
- Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) examinations in English language, Maltese and Mathematics*, and
- A/S or A Levels: three subjects exams with grades of A, B, C or D
IB certificate
Other school leaving certificate*
* If you do not see your school system listed here, send us your school records and diploma or school leaving certificate. We will be happy to access the grade equivalence for you.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
AUM classes are taught in English and, as such, AUM requires demonstrated proficiency in the language. One of the following exams will meet this requirement and you will need to enter our school code to have the results sent directly to us.
TOEFL: You are able to have your scores sent directly to us by using our school code B757
AUM accepts the following minimum TOEFL scores: PBT 550 or above iBT 79-80 or above CBT 213 or above
IELTS: AUM accepts a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or above
or
ACT: AUM accepts a minimum reading score of 18 and English score of 20
SAT: You are able to have your results sent directly to us by using our school code 7057
AUM accepts a minimum reading and writing score of 550
The English language proficiency requirement can be waived if you meet one or more of the following:
You are a native speaker of English and you have completed your secondary education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language
You are a student admitted to an institution in which English is the language of instruction and have graduated
AUM reserves the right to request English test results from any applicant.
If you don’t quite meet our minimum English proficiency requirements, apply for our EAP Pathways Program designed to improve your English Academic Proficiency while you start taking courses towards your AUM degree.
AUM charges a €50 non-refundable application fee.
APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM
Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the American University of Malta MBA program, you must have:
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline:
1. US Bachelor"s degree
2. European three-year initial degree or the equivalent of MQF Level 6
Two years of relevant work experience preferred
English-language proficiency (ELP) based on one of the following:
1. TOEFL: PBT 600 or
2. IELTS 6.5 or
3. Exceptions to the ELP requirement:
You are an applicant with an undergraduate degree from an English-medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum TOEFL PBT score of 600, or its equivalent in another approved standardized test, at the time of admission to your first-degree program.
You are a native speaker of English and you completed your education in an English-medium institution in a country where English is the official language.
APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM
To be eligible for admission to the American University of Malta MBA program, you must have:
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline:
1. US Bachelor"s degree
2. European three-year initial degree or the equivalent of MQF Level 6
Two years of relevant work experience preferred
English-language proficiency (ELP) based on one of the following:
1. TOEFL: PBT 600 or
2. IELTS 6.5 or
3. Exceptions to the ELP requirement:
You are an applicant with an undergraduate degree from an English-medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum TOEFL PBT score of 600, or its equivalent in another approved standardized test, at the time of admission to your first-degree program.
You are a native speaker of English and you completed your education in an English-medium institution in a country where English is the official language.
APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM